Imagine an unspoilt island within a National Park, deserted beaches of pure white sand, sparkling turquoise seas, swaying palms, sunny days and star studded nights…and you have Azura Mozambique. Azura is the country’s first luxury eco-boutique retreat. Built and operated in partnership with the local community, it has just 15 villas, each with their own infinity pool and designed for the ultimate in pampering and privacy.
With unsurpassed levels of cuisine and service, a vast range of activities and experiences, and a unique African spa, you have the perfect island getaway.

The villas blend modern chic with all that is traditional in Mozambique. The creature comforts you would expect from a luxury boutique resort are there, set off by beautifully carved beams and traditional artwork beneath a local thatched jekka roof. Each is just footsteps from the beach, yet designed with seclusion in mind. Nestled amidst the indigenous trees and bush, we have painstakingly created your own private sanctuary. A haven of rest and relaxation, where you can feel at one with the environment. A fusion of indoor and outdoor space where time becomes your own.

Wander down to the pristine white beach and welcoming azure sea beyond. Or lounge around on plump cushions and have your butler serve you tea. Tan in private beneath the swaying palms, and cool off in your sparkling plunge pool. Dine on your deck, or sip a cocktail in your beachside Sala as the sun goes down. Lie in your bath and gaze at the view, or shower beneath the stars. Do whatever you want to do. Our villas are a welcoming place to stay. You may not want to leave them at all.

Indulge your desires with our fine dining experience. Fresh local Mozambican produce, much of it home caught or home grown, put together with contemporary style and flair. Our top international chef’s signature dishes will not disappoint, and nor will our extensive wine cellar, which includes fine wines flown direct from our owner’s chateau in France’s Loire Valley.

Where to eat is as much of a decision as what to eat. The main restaurant has magnificent uninterrupted views. The Gecko Deck offers informal dining with your feet in the sand. Or we’ll pack a picnic of your choosing and whisk you off to a secluded spot on your own. And nothing beats dining by candlelight on the beach beneath the stars. So many things, so little time. With the sea right there, many of our activities are focused around it. You can snorkel or dive, fly fish or big game fish. Go out with our Dugong protection team and search for the shy endangered mammal. Or help us protect and release the turtles from their nests on our shores. Sail on our dhow, or cruise to deserted beaches to look for pansy shells. Swim with the dolphins, who are regular visitors to our beach, or track down humpback whales on their migration past our shores.

Azura’s dedication to conservation and the community lies at the heart of everything they do. They contribute to the Rainbow Fund, which supports a variety of social and environmental projects. From building a new school to sponsoring the local football team, from helping local fisherman to forming the Dugong Protection Foundation, which protects Africa’s last viable population of this elusive mammal.

They work alongside the National Park and local communities in all of these initiatives, and the Azura’s Ocean Seas Museum showcases the fragile nature of the pristine environment. A $10 a night fee is requested towards the Rainbow Fund: it is not compulsory, but we hope that you will want to be part of helping preserve what you will have discovered during your stay at Azura.

This is a spa like no other. Nestled into the dunes, at one with the environment. Our signature treatments are based on local ingredients and traditions. Be rubbed down with ground coconut shells and natural spices, covered head to toe with tamarind and aloe, and gently massaged with warm marula oil. Nothing is hurried. Relax, lie back and be pampered. Take in the aromas and sounds that surround you. And savour the experience.